AYURVEDIC
WISDOM OF FOOD
TWO-WEEK WORKSHOP
(This workshop is available to existing students only)
An intelligent dietary discipline is an integral part of every
spiritual practice. From ancient times, sages and seers have provided
dietary guidelines for practising students and seekers. Many scriptures
have pointed out the importance of various food items and their
effects on spiritual practice. The subject of Yoga too, involves
specific instructions regarding the types and uses of food for
the successful completion of the various yogic practices. Yogis,
at different stages of practice, are trained to follow specific
food disciplines until they learn to live only on air, sunshine,
or prana. No spiritual practice is complete without the correct
dietary discipline.
The two-week workshop is designed to provide the correct knowledge
about food for spiritual development. In the two weeks, we aim
to impart as much information and training as possible regarding
the choice, preparation, and consumption of food on the basis
of the ancient wisdoms.
The maximum capacity of each workshop is 10.
Workshop
dates
December: 16 - 29, 2008
February: 17 – Mar 02, 2009
Workshop cost : 450 pounds
sterling (per person)
400 pounds sterlings if it is booked atleast four weeks
in advance. |
The package
includes
- The study, teachings and practicals
- All kitchen equipment and ingredients
- Cottage accommodation for 14 nights
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea
- Daily yoga class
- Transport to and from Goa airport/railway station
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The workshop
includes:
- Study of Vedic and Ayurvedic scriptures
- Investigation into ancient teachings regarding
food
- Study of food and its spiritual effects
- Yogic food
- Study and experimentation of oriental spices
- Medicinal value of food and spices
- Compatible and incompatible foodstuff
- Determination of individual food regime
- Menu preparation on the basis of Astrology
- Preparation of Ayurvedic food
- Practical kitchen training
- Field study and identification of medicinal plants
and herbs
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| ITINERARY |
| DAY
1 |
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Check in, welcome drink |
| 1:30 |
Lunch |
| 4:00 |
Orientation (Discussion on the purpose
and discipline of the program) |
| 7:30 |
Dinner |
| 8:30 |
Bonfire and spiritual discussion |
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| DAY
2 & 3 |
| 6:00 |
Purification & Meditation |
| 8:00 |
Yoga Asana Class |
| 9:30 |
Breakfast |
| 11:00 |
Study of Ayurveda and other scriptures |
| 1:30 |
Lunch |
| 7:30 |
Dinner |
| 8:00 |
Bonfire and spiritual discussion |
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| Day
4 |
| 6:00 |
Purification & Meditation |
| 8:00 |
Yoga Asana Class |
| 9:30 |
Breakfast |
| 11:00 |
Field study |
| 1:30 |
lunch |
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Rest of the day and evening are free |
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| Day
5 & 6 |
| 6:00 |
Purification & Meditation |
| 8:00 |
Yoga Asana Class |
| 9:30 |
Breakfast |
| 11:00 |
Understanding herbs and spices |
| 1:30 |
Lunch |
| 7:30 |
Dinner |
| 8:00 |
Bonfire and spiritual discussion |
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| Day
7 |
| 6:00 |
Purification & Meditation |
| 8:00 |
Yoga Asana Class |
| 9:30 |
Breakfast |
| 11:00 |
Trip to the market |
| 1:30 |
Lunch |
| 7:30 |
Dinner |
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| DAY
8 to 13 |
| 6:00 |
Purification & Meditation |
| 8:00 |
Yoga Asana Class |
| 9:30 |
Breakfast |
| 11:00 |
Food preparation & kitchen training |
| 1:30 |
Lunch |
| 7:30 |
Dinner |
| 8:00 |
Bonfire and spiritual discussion |
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| DAY
14 |
| 6:00 |
Purification & Meditation |
| 8:00 |
Yoga Asana Class |
| 9:30 |
Breakfast |
| 10:00 |
Lunch preparation |
| 2:00 |
Lunch |
| 5:30 |
Dinner preparation |
| 8:30 |
Bonfire & farewell dinner |
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